Which Ecological Role Is Least Likely to Be Performed by Bryophytes

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which ecological role is least likely to be performed by bryophytes?

• A) enhancing the water-holding capacity of garden soil
• B) stabilizing soil surfaces with a biological crust in harsh places
• C) supplying a food source for animals in the arctic tundra
• D) providing pollination services for agricultural crops
• E) helping to build soil on bare rock

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